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Metadata
Title |
Tlingit War Helmet |
Object # |
2010.2.23.1 A&B |
Object Name |
Helmet |
Date |
2010 |
Artist |
Helgesen, Matthew |
Description |
Tlingit War Helmet by Matt Helgesen, 2010 Helmet: Alder wood war helmet carved and painted in the Tlingit style to represent the Killer Whale crest. A stylized killer whale head, including operculum shell "teeth," is surmounted by dorsal fin, to which horsehair streamers are attached. Materials: Alder wood, operculum shells, horsehair, deer hide, acrylic paint Measurements: 13 1/4"H x 10" W x 14 5/8" L Signed: in ink on the bottom face of the rim, "Matthew Helgesen, 5-14-10." A. Helmet B. Dorsal Fin |
Material |
Alder/Operculum Shell/Abalone Shell/Horse hair/Deer hide/Acrylic Paint |
Dimensions |
H-13.25 W-10 L-14.625 inches |
Dimension Details |
A. Helmet: 6.5" H x 9.75" W x 14.875" D B. Dorsal Fin: 8.813" H x 4" W x 1.375" D 13 1/4"H x 10" W x 14 5/8" L (2 count with the helmet and the dorsal fin which seperates for storage etc.) |
People |
Helgesen, Matthew |
Search Terms |
Art Tlingit Carving Armor Helmet Grant funded purchase - Rasmuson Foundation Northwest Coast Art Northwest Coast Native War Fighting Armor Military Artifact of the Month article |
Multimedia link |
Link to Artifact of the Month Virtual Exhibit record |
Credit line |
Ketchikan Museums: Rasmuson Foundation Art Acquisition Collection 2010.2.23 |